Talawad - Jobat, Alirajpur

Talawad is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Talawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talawad is 504986. The village covers a total geographical area of 569.16 hectares and falls under the 457993 pincode. Ranapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Talawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jobat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratlam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talawad

According to the 2011 Census, Talawad village had a total population of 1,260 people, including 618 males and 642 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.82%, with male literacy at 55.34% and female literacy at 30.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,253.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Talawad

Talawad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Talawad

Talawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anas, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranapur to Talawad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Talawad is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talawad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talawad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Talawad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talawad village are given below:

FAQs about Talawad